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Property management co. to JUST find a tenant?

Ben Kirchner
  • Durham, NC
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Are there any recommendations for a property management company to hire for tenant locator services?  I'm only looking for a company to find a tenant. From there, I am able to self manage. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

I've used one in the past that charges only a half month's rent to find a tenant, screen them, and sign them to whatever terms you agree upon.  However, I feel on my latest rental, they are under performing.  Not advertising well, not in communication with me throughout, and leaving a vacancy in my rental.  Seeking a new company to handle this.  Thank you.

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Ben Kirchner
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For me, it makes sense to pay someone to find the tenants for me.  I have properties that are 40 minutes away, and my full time job keeps me too busy to be able to make that commute often to show the property. In the past, my phone was going off like crazy. Many of the people inquiring flake out and stand you up for meeting at the property.  I have found I'm better to just pay the half month's rent to enable a company to show the property, run the background checks, and meet the valid candidates after all the tire kickers have been filtered down to paying the application fee. 

Still looking for suggestions on a property management company that can help with a tenant placement service.  

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